Priyanka Sarkar

Project Manager-schemes @Quality Council of India(QCI)

Accreditation and approval of Certification Bodies’ enrolment/renewal processes.•Implementation and monitoring of voluntary schemes in Agriculture, Hygiene Rating for Food, IndGAP, Medicinal Plants, AYUSH, Medical Devices, Drones, Cybersecurity, and Forestry; assessment and audit of provisionally approved and NABCB-accredited Certification Bodies (Agri/Food/Wellness/Training).•Benchmarking of international standards, compliance checks, onsite assessments, and formation of national technical working groups/focus groups for agriculture-related legal regulations (GLOBALG.A.P.).•Close collaboration with FSSAI for Hygiene Rating Audit Agencies (HRAAs) on assessments, training, and examinations.•Development and continual improvement of the Quality Management System, including QM Manual, policies, standard procedures, and work instructions.•Liaisoning & Coordination-Close coordination with regulators, industry associations, and sector-specific bodies to meet scheme requirements-Engagement with state-level agencies (APSOPCA, USCOA, NERCOMP, ARAI) and biodiversity boards (Chhattisgarh, Goa, Tamil Nadu) for scheme adoption and capacity-building initiatives-Representation in consultations, technical committees (NGCMA, RSPO, BIS, Agriculture Dept.), and working groups with industry associations (FCCII, CII) to harmonise standards, promote best practices, and address stakeholder concerns (NCIIPC, DCGA, APEDA, Spices Board, IIFM, NMBP)-Liaison with AP State Chapter “Gunvatta Sankalp” for projects in Agriculture & Food and Drones, replicating the model in Gujarat and Nagaland-Facilitated inter-agency communication, issue resolution, and regulatory updates to ensure smooth project execution and statutory compliance.